Sustaining Places - The Role of the Comprehensive Plan (Paperback, New)

Planning for sustainability is the defining challenge for all cities, towns and regions in the 21st Century. More than any other single endeavor, it confronts the critical perils to our future -- from energy shortages and environmental stress to climate shifts and population surges. SUSTAINING PLACES gives planners, local officials and involved citizens a practical framework for understanding these concerns and starting the process of creating a better future.